Reviews and Ratings for Cold Steel 58SQ-BKBK Demko AD-15 Scorpion Lock Folding Knife 3.68" S35VN Black Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles

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Cold Steel 58SQ-BKBK Demko AD-15 Scorpion Lock Folding Knife 3.68 inch S35VN Black Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles

Price: $193.95

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Boss
Earth, Milky Way

Oct 31, 2022

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: None

Get One

I’m not sure why the coated blade variants are so much cheaper than the uncoated, but it sure seems like a no-brainer to get one of these with S35VN over the Lite version for just a few dollars more. I got the black on black, and it’s a legit tank of an AD-15. It was stiff out of the box, but it broke in in 10 minutes of opening and closing. The Scorpion Lock works just like it should. It came nice and sharp, like all CS. The edge bevel is symmetrical. Fit and finish are good to go - don’t know if the coating will chip, but I’ll find out soon enough. Hopefully, they’ll remain at this price point. Again, it’s a lot more affordable than the plain blade variants (especially the plain w/ black scales), so maybe they have sold enough of the old runs to bring the prices down for new ones. This is the best deal going right now for a premium AD-15.

Eric
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Apr 24, 2024

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Type, Overall Quality

Cons: Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight

Beefy Boi!

Not gonna lie. Bought this beefy boi on a whim to round out my collection. Normally I EDC lighter knives such as the Demko AD20.5 Titanium or my We Visions. That being said, the Demko AD-15 is an absolute beast! Though I can't see myself EDC'ing it much, it is definitely my new absolute favorite knife for any hard use task. Its large, heavy, has an insane good lockup which makes it practically a fixed blade in your hand. Depite being such a big knife, its surprisingly ergonomic in the hand and fits well. Overall I would not be afraid to take this one out into the woods and beat up on it with hard use. Admittedly the unique locking mechanism of the AD-15 takes a bit of getting used to, and I had to flick it open and shut a few dozen times to break it in as it was minorly stiff out of the box. But the S35VN blade was razor sharp and ready to go! This is a hard use knife ready to go out of the box! I'd highly recommend this knife for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors or uses their knife for hard use tasks. This Beefy Boi is up for the challenge!

Jonathan
, Tucson, AZ

Jul 23, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip

Cons: None

Amazing!

This is my first pocket knife in about a decade due to reasons, and this one was not a mistake! I love this thing! I didn't really have any callouses on my fingertips, so this one has been chewing on my hands for a couple weeks, although callouses are rapidly developing! I love how easy this knife is to open/close one-handed, and I completely agree with the comments that the AD-15 is the fidget spinner of the knife world! I look forward to some Original Goat Titanium scales soon!